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With institutional money, comes intelligence and acceptance.” It might also goad federal lawmakers to step up on the issue of national regulation, he said.</p><p>Canopy’s already attracted mainstream attention in the form of a $245 million investment by publicly traded beverage giant Constellation Brands last fall. Now, Canopy isn’t the first Canadian cannabis company to go public on the US markets. &nbsp;Medical marijuana provider Cronos Group Inc. (CRON) debuted on the NASDAQ exchange in late February, marking the first time US investors could grab a direct piece of the $30 billion dollar Canadian pot industry.</p><p>Other Canadian publicly traded companies are growing, like <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aurora-cannabis-to-acquire-medreleaf-300647512.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Aurora Cannabis</a>, which announced the acquisition ten days ago of MedReleaf. &nbsp;US-based <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180411006241/en/MedMen-Binding-%E2%80%98Letter-Intent%E2%80%99-Merge-Public-Company" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MedMen</a> is poised for a reverse takeover which will allow it to debut on the Canadian markets. &nbsp;This company’s parent, High Times Holding Corporation, is itself preparing for an IPO later this year.</p><p>North of the border, news coverage of pot has become routine, said consultant Steven Feldman of <a href="https://about.me/sfeldman" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Canada Pot Stocks</a>, though that was hardly the case four years ago.</p><p>Owning a piece of the pot business is its own form of activism, he explained: “People feel they’re participating in a political movement by being a shareholder in a cannabis industry.”</p><p>The business news comes as Canada poises for a major vote on the legal cannabis industry, <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/canada-legalize-marijuana-summer/">set to take place on June 7th</a>. &nbsp;Legal recreational weed sales could start as early as late summer, which some say could boost sales by $5 billion. Said industry analyst Feldman of pot’s road to acceptance, “At the end of the day, it’s always about money.”</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/canadian-cannabis-giant-canopy-growth-debuts-on-wall-street/">Canadian Cannabis Giant Canopy Growth Debuts on Wall Street</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/HlYZiRDsRYE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/HlYZiRDsRYE/canadian-cannabis-giant-canopy-growth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/canadian-cannabis-giant-canopy-growth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-541449579874087455Thu, 24 May 2018 18:04:00 +00002018-05-24T19:04:18.783+01:00High NewsHigh Times NorCal Cup Granted Recreational License<hr /><p>High Times is making history again this summer. This time, it’s with the 2018 NorCal Cannabis Cup, which will be the second-ever event in the nation where attendees can buy, sell, and consume cannabis. The City of Santa Rosa and the California Bureau of Cannabis Control have granted the High Times NorCal Cup a recreational marijuana license for the June festivities.</p><h3>The High Times NorCal Cup Will Be Just The Second Event Ever With Legal Weed</h3><p>For more than 30 years, <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/dankest-things-saw-cannabis-cup/">High Times Cannabis Cups</a> have offered event-goers everything they could ever want to experience about cannabis—everything except the experience of cannabis itself.</p><p>Until now. With <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/legalization/buy-legal-weed-california-january/">Proposition 64</a> finally in full effect in California, adult-use cannabis sales are completely legal. And even though public cannabis consumption is banned by state law, state and local governments have decided to grant the 2018 NorCal Cup the second-ever license sanctioning adult-use cannabis at the event.</p><p>The decisions didn’t come easy, either. In trailblazing fashion, High Times worked closely with state and local agencies to secure the licenses that are making this summer’s Cannabis Cups historic occasions.</p><p>The licenses are “the result of lots of hard work, collaboration and communication with local officials… and the event organizers,” California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BCCinfo.dca/photos/a.673105812899426.1073741829.581604505382891/786919851518021/?type=3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wrote on Facebook</a> last month.</p><p>Last month, the City of Sacramento made history when it elected to provide High Times with approval to host the first state-sanctioned recreational cannabis event in the country, the <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/winners-of-the-2018-sacramento-cannabis-cup/">Central Valley Cannabis Cup</a>. And on June 2 and 3 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, the High Times NorCal Cup will make history repeat.</p><p>“We couldn’t be more excited to host the nation’s second state-sanctioned cannabis even, especially so soon after our successful pilot in Sacramento,” said High Times CEO Adam Levin. “We’re not just proving that events like this are safe and enjoyable, but also the economic and social benefits they can provide for these communities.”</p><h3>2018 High Times NorCal Cup Preview</h3><p>High Times Cannabis Cups have always featured excellent live music, educational seminars, live art exhibitions, food truck pods and of course, a packed exhibitor village with dozens of companies demoing the latest and greatest cannabis products.</p><p>This year, however, attendees will enjoy something they’ve never been able to before: consuming cannabis during the event itself.</p><p>So next week, the tens of thousands of people who will gather at the NorCal Cup will be able to snack on a cannabis-infused <a href="https://hightimes.com/edibles/best-edibles-2017/">edible</a> while enjoying a show by G. Love and Special Sauce. Or, they’ll be able to stop by a tent for some dabs before jamming out to the Grateful Dead’s <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/phil-lesh-headline-norcal-cannabis-cup-music-lineup/">Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band</a>.</p><p>Visitors of the exhibition village will be able to sample the different cannabis products on offer, from flower to <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/what-are-thc-concentrates/">concentrates</a>, tinctures to <a href="https://hightimes.com/products/best-topicals-2017/">topicals</a>. As long as event goers meet the state’s minimum eligibility requirements for recreational cannabis use, everything is completely legal. Outside of last month’s High Times event in Sacramento, there’s never been anything like it.</p><h3>Now You Can Buy, Sell and Sample Weed at the NorCal Cup</h3><p>At the High Times NorCal Cup on June 2–3, the many varieties of the cannabis lifestyle will be on full display. And that could do more than anything else to demonstrate that the country has nothing to fear from legal cannabis.</p><p>No doubt the event will also grow the movement to end the federal ban on marijuana. “We look forward to producing these legal, recreational events in more locales, states, and eventually nationwide,” said Levin.</p><p>High Times has already set Cannabis Cup gatherings for <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/winners-2017-amsterdam-cannabis-cup/">Amsterdam</a> in the Netherlands and in Clio, Michigan. More will be announced in the coming weeks.</p><p>Interested in coming to the High Times NorCal Cup in Santa Rosa, CA? Early Bird general admission and VIP tickets are still available at <a href="https://www.cannabiscup.com/sonoma" rel="nofollow">CannabisCup.com</a>. Tickets are also available at the box office at increased prices.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/high-times-norcal-cup-granted-recreational-license/">High Times NorCal Cup Granted Recreational License</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/imztZhdICjA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/imztZhdICjA/high-times-norcal-cup-granted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/high-times-norcal-cup-granted.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-5359573765801770062Thu, 24 May 2018 16:17:00 +00002018-05-24T17:17:19.824+01:00Music NewsNovatore – “Duress” (ft. Konsept the Emcee) [Official Video]<p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2WVgzJ7oe4g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/novatore-duress-ft-konsept-the-emcee-official-video/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/DVKj-sfE7mM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/DVKj-sfE7mM/novatore-duress-ft-konsept-emcee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/novatore-duress-ft-konsept-emcee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-3260900556339167333Thu, 24 May 2018 16:07:00 +00002018-05-24T17:07:43.103+01:00Music NewsInterview Under Fire – ¡Mayday!<p><span>Ratfest 3 headliners, ¡Mayday! gets the fire without the wings in this Interview. Watch as Bernz explains the complicated reasoning behind the name ¡Mayday!, Wrekonize puts a 15 year Wikipedia rumor to rest and NonMS stays cool the entire time.</span></p><p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MQMcXx3cRvo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>To see ALL Interview Under Fire interviews: <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDMwTYVS01MUG4rIZPkWRDA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDMwTYVS01MUG4rIZPkWRDA</a></strong></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/interview-under-fire-mayday/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/9eYVVZWT2is" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/9eYVVZWT2is/interview-under-fire-mayday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/interview-under-fire-mayday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-3544405705459303495Thu, 24 May 2018 15:42:00 +00002018-05-24T16:42:23.632+01:00Music NewsEnter Tech N9ne’s “Bou Lou-Vardia” Sweepstakes [**LAST DAY**]<p>To celebrate <strong>Tech N9ne</strong>‘s recent collaboration with <strong>Boulevard Brewing Company</strong>, there’s a sweepstakes where you and a friend could win VIP passes to a festival, a meet &amp; greet with Tech N9ne, flights, hotel stay, and more!</p><p>All you have to do is fill in a form with your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, and that’s it!&nbsp; The contest ends at <strong>Midnight Tonight (May 24th)</strong>, so if you’re reading this, and want a chance to enter, do it NOW: <strong><a href="https://www.boulevard.com/bouloucontest/">https://www.boulevard.com/bouloucontest/</a></strong></p><p>Check out the details below.</p><p>From <a href="https://www.boulevard.com/bouloucontest/"><strong>Boulevard.com</strong></a>:</p><blockquote><p>To celebrate Bou Lou, our new collaboration with homegrown hip-hop legend Tech N9ne, we’re teaming up with Tech and Strange Music to reward one lucky fan with a dream trip to Kansas City. Enter now for your chance to win the following:</p><ul><li>Two (2) VIP passes to attend the Boulevardia beer and music festival on Friday, June 15th</li><li>Pre-show meet and greet with Tech N9ne</li><li>Pre-show Boulevard Brewing Co. tour</li><li>Two (2) GA passes to attend the Boulevardia beer and music festival on Saturday, June 16th</li><li>Two (2) nights (6/15 and 6/16) hotel stay</li><li>Airfare voucher</li><li>Boulevard Brewing Company/Tech N9ne VIP swag bag</li></ul><p>Not only is this the Tech N9ne fan experience of a lifetime, with the opportunity to meet and see him perform in his own hometown, but you’ll be one of the first to try Bou Lou, our collaboration wheat beer with pineapple and coconut that pays homage to his original creation and hit single.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.boulevard.com/boulou">Learn more about Bou Lou.</a></strong></p><p>See the<span>&nbsp;</span><strong><a href="https://www.boulevard.com/official-rules/">official rules</a></strong><span>&nbsp;</span>for the contest.</p></blockquote><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/enter-tech-n9nes-bou-lou-vardia-sweepstakes-last-day/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/lsvkfVPh2LI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/lsvkfVPh2LI/enter-tech-n9nes-bou-lou-vardia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/enter-tech-n9nes-bou-lou-vardia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-8162383107343135946Thu, 24 May 2018 15:22:00 +00002018-05-24T16:22:16.914+01:00Music NewsLeathal Weekend 2 [Event Trailer]<p><span>We’re Back for round 2! The summertime is screaming for box office smashing sequels and this year we are answering the call with one of the most anticipated 2 day events in New England History! Come enjoy a weekend in the sun with all your favorite artists and homies!</span></p><p><span>Leathal Weekend once again finds it’s home in Hampton Beach, NH at Cloud 9 Bar and Grill. Last year was such an amazing time that we had to do it again! Just ask someone that experienced Leathal Weekend last year and they will tell how epic of a time it was! We created a mini community within the underground and we hope to keep this going even stronger in 2018! See you all there!</span></p><p>Get your tickets at <strong><a href="http://leathalweekend.com/">http://leathalweekend.com/</a></strong></p><p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRv9yRR-szY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/leathal-weekend-2-event-trailer/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/mUvSlpY0qDM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/mUvSlpY0qDM/leathal-weekend-2-event-trailer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/leathal-weekend-2-event-trailer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-8299395812447573763Thu, 24 May 2018 15:12:00 +00002018-05-24T16:12:20.224+01:00Music NewsRoxxxTv #12 – “Smokin With Jelly Roll & Struggle”<p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XS8vza4nMiI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/roxxxtv-12-smokin-with-jelly-roll-struggle/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/Y_JDrPnXmQ4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/Y_JDrPnXmQ4/roxxxtv-12-smokin-with-jelly-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/roxxxtv-12-smokin-with-jelly-roll.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-5011464290283589616Thu, 24 May 2018 12:37:00 +00002018-05-24T13:37:33.622+01:00Music NewsOuija Macc – “Piece Of Shit” [Fan-made 8-bit Video]<p><span>8-Bit Animated Music Video for “Piece of Shit” by Ouija Macc</span></p><p><span>Directed by Aaron Romero</span></p><p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1-TWQAcNpxk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/ouija-macc-piece-of-shit-fan-made-8-bit-video/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/g81k8Ro81xs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/g81k8Ro81xs/ouija-macc-piece-of-shit-fan-made-8-bit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/ouija-macc-piece-of-shit-fan-made-8-bit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-9007070999546413310Thu, 24 May 2018 12:37:00 +00002018-05-24T13:37:32.932+01:00Music NewsRittz, Stevie Stone, and G-Mo Skee Coming to Australia!<p>If you’re reading this post from <strong>Australia</strong>, then we’ve got some devastatingly fresh news for you!&nbsp; You may already know that <strong>Rittz</strong> and <strong>Stevie Stone</strong> have 2 dates booked for <strong>Australia</strong> in June.&nbsp; It has just been announced that <strong>G-Mo Skee</strong> has been added to the roster as well!</p><p>You can see details about these two shows from the following <strong>MNE Australia Facebook</strong>:</p><blockquote><p><span>Our very own</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FunkMasterFilth/" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=158776514155858&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3Anull%2C%22groups_location%22%3Anull%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1"><strong>G-Mo Skee</strong></a><span>is joining</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RittzMusic/" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=79824908255&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3Anull%2C%22groups_location%22%3Anull%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1"><strong>RITTZ</strong></a><span>&amp;</span><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/steviestoneofficial/" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=52821084260&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3Anull%2C%22groups_location%22%3Anull%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1">Stevie Stone</a></strong><span>next month for two big Australian shows!</span><br /><span>Limited G-Mo VIP’s (DOES NOT INCLUDE SHOW TICKET) will be available tomorrow at the MNA Shop!</span><br /><span>Get your show tickets here:</span><br /><span>Sydney</span><br /><span>Wed 20 June – OXFORD ART FACTORY</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3"><img class="img" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd8/1/16/1f39f.png" alt="" width="16" height="16" /><span class="_7oe"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/1f39f.png" alt="🎟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></span></span><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/sydrittz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fsydrittz&amp;h=ATP1z9RP4QhIk6PkFvEPZR0An8J9S4XZkm24CXBaG_iV9J6ps8Ng8oLtNyo8XoTAgyyQrB-043fpZ8EwtHfoOqlazHVZS6KVWmhTSGmvu2hugKIaf3Lu">bit.ly/sydrittz</a></strong><br />Melbourne<br />Thu 21 June – Laundry Bar<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3"><img class="img" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd8/1/16/1f39f.png" alt="" width="16" height="16" /><span class="_7oe"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/1f39f.png" alt="🎟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></span></span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Frittzmel&amp;h=ATNG5aTUl4pWSy2f73hidzP38quF0Ca4k4OsZGcGJdcLPImbxdvBC7LK9S812qQx3Fs5GqLmKTUxo0Pi2B1zxhEAvPDNMUa5aF_9uOXOmiEg7zIxO1ot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy"><strong>bit.ly/rittzmel</strong></a></span></p></blockquote><p>You can also get your <strong>G-Mo Skee</strong> VIP tickets soon at <strong><a href="http://majikninjaaustralia.com/mna-shop/">http://majikninjaaustralia.com/mna-shop/</a></strong></p><p>Those two dates are coming up fast, so don’t sleep on buying those tickets!</p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/rittz-stevie-stone-and-g-mo-skee-coming-to-australia/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/A4YhKj5OrA8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/A4YhKj5OrA8/rittz-stevie-stone-and-g-mo-skee-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/rittz-stevie-stone-and-g-mo-skee-coming.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-7464608051546342217Thu, 24 May 2018 11:04:00 +00002018-05-24T12:04:33.656+01:00High NewsArizona Supreme Court Rules Medical Marijuana Legal on College Campuses<p>In a major win for medical cannabis patients in Arizona, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that public college students with medical cards cannot face criminal charges for possessing or using marijuana on campus. The court ruled against a 2012 law that banned cannabis on public higher education institutions, finding it unconstitutional and a violation of voters’ intent. The court’s ruling also vacated the cannabis possession charge of the student who fought the law—and won.</p><h3>How One Student Fought To Allow Medical Cannabis at College</h3><p>Arizona voters approved the state’s medical marijuana program in 2010. Originally, the law placed prohibitions on having and using cannabis on preschool and elementary school campuses, school buses and prisons. But the law did not restrict medical cannabis on college and university campuses.</p><p>Arizona has a Voter Protection Act, which means lawmakers can’t pass laws that overturn or restrict anything voters approved. Instead, they can only pass legislation that “furthers the intent” of the measure voters passed.</p><p>So when Arizona passed a law in 2012 that banned <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/arizona-judge-cannabis-extracts-illegal/">medical cannabis</a> use at institutes of higher learning, it violated the Voter Protection Act. The ban, in other words, did not further the intent of the law, since voters did not intend to ban medical cannabis on campus.</p><p>That’s exactly the argument Andre Maestas used to vacate his 2014 criminal charge for marijuana possession when he was a student at ASU. In 2014, ASU police arrested Maestas for having just 0.4 <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/many-grams-ounce/">grams</a> of cannabis in his dorm room.</p><p>The state’s medical cannabis program permits cardholders to possess up to 2.5 <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/ounces-pound/"><em>ounces</em></a> at a time. But Maestas was charged with a class 6 felony for possession.</p><p>Prosecutors ultimately reduced the charge to a misdemeanor and tried to reach a plea deal. But Maestas fought the charges in court and ended up appealing his sentence.</p><p>Last year, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled in Maestas’ favor and <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/arizona-ban-on-mmj-on-college-campuses-struck-down-for-now/">dismissed</a> his conviction for possession. The state, however, continued to pursue charges by appealing the ruling, which brought the <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2018/05/23/medical-marijuana-allowed-college-campuses-arizona-supreme-court-rules/634146002/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">case</a> to the Supreme Court.</p><h3>Colleges Can Still Ban Cannabis Use On Campus</h3><p>Even though medical card holders can use cannabis on college campuses without legal consequences, they can still face disciplinary action from their <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/why-cannabis-is-still-outlawed-at-universities-in-weed-legal-states/">universities</a>. Many public universities across the country ban cannabis use and possession even if a state has legalized it.</p><p>Public universities say their federal funding is on the line. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law. And schools say they must comply with those laws to remain eligible for federal grants and subsidies.</p><p>In the case leading up to Wednesday’s Arizona Supreme Court <a href="http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Supreme/2018/Maestas%20Opinion.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">decision</a>, the State used this loss of funding argument to oppose the repeal of the 2012 law. But the court found that “the State has not shown that a university would lose (or has lost) federal funding if a state prosecutor did not prosecute violations of the university’s program.”</p><p>The court also revoked universities’ ability to criminally charge someone for marijuana possession, something the 2012 law allowed. Schools do not have the authority to enact criminal laws, the court ruled.</p><p>So, students who break their university’s weed rules won’t face criminal charges. But their schools can still enact tough sanctions on violators.</p><p>Arizona State University, for example, prohibits anyone from using or possessing marijuana on campus or in a residence hall whether they have a medical card or not. Students who break the rule face disciplinary action and arrest, according to the university website.</p><p>The Arizona Department of Health Services doesn’t track how many college students in Arizona have medical marijuana cards. But of the state’s roughly 167,000 registered patients, 25 percent are 30 years old or <a href="https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/licensing/medical-marijuana/reports/2018/2018-apr-monthly-report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">younger</a>.</p><p>So if you’re a medical cannabis patient attending college in Arizona, don’t worry about facing criminal charges for lighting up. Just know the best place to medicate is still somewhere off-campus.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/arizona-supreme-court-rules-medical-marijuana-legal-college-campuses/">Arizona Supreme Court Rules Medical Marijuana Legal on College Campuses</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/1Dqci6eetsw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/1Dqci6eetsw/arizona-supreme-court-rules-medical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/arizona-supreme-court-rules-medical.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-1520841130417530263Wed, 23 May 2018 18:36:00 +00002018-05-23T19:36:30.649+01:00High NewsNew Zealanders May Soon Vote on Cannabis… and Euthanasia?<p>New Zealand politicians have promised to hold a nation-wide vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana by 2020. And euthanasia, the right for doctors to assist the terminally ill or those in crippling pain in dying, has amassed political support. As legislation for both topics progresses,&nbsp;Kiwis will have a chance to vote yay or nay, possibly at the same time.</p><p>Here’s a look at what New Zealand’s political forces have to say about both issues, and how they’ll decide when to hold this historic referendum.</p><h3>Legal Marijuana Is Coming To New Zealand</h3><p>Support for decriminalization or legalization has been on the rise for years. In 2017, a New Zealand Drug Foundation <a href="https://norml.org.nz/library/opinion-polls/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">poll</a> found that 65 percent back decriminalization or legalization for personal possession.</p><p>Furthermore, an overwhelming majority support <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/marijuana-cannabis/">marijuana</a> for pain relief, especially for the terminally ill. 55 percent would vote in favor of legalizing personal use marijuana growth, too.</p><p>Ross Bell, director of the Drug Foundation, <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&amp;objectid=11906718" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">explained</a> to the <em>New Zealand Herald</em>,&nbsp;“A regulated approach will usher in controls on quality, price, and availability of cannabis, along with more education, prevention and treatment. The public gets this. Why don’t our political leaders?”</p><p>When weed comes to a vote, Kiwis will almost certainly decriminalize it, and will most likely legalize it recreationally.</p><h3>Political Forces Are Catching Up To Popular Opinion</h3><p>Though former Prime Minister Bill English was a fervently anti-marijuana, times have changed in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has not publicly supported recreational weed. However, as part of a larger deal with the Green Party, Ardern’s Labour Party has committed to holding the <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/new-zealand-vote-marijuana-law-reform/">marijuana referendum</a>.</p><p>Now that the Greens and the Labour Party are working together, cannabis has the support of a parliamentary majority. But political leaders have yet to present marijuana legislation. Justice Minister Andrew Little said, “We simply haven’t got anywhere near that, I think it’s about getting the mechanics of the referendum sorted, then I think obviously some discussions around scope and maybe some options there.”</p><p>This means working on public education and preventing young people from accessing marijuana. Legislators also want to hear from the public. When you combine all these factors, Mr. Little estimated, “That would dictate a timing that would be no earlier than late 2019.”</p><h3>Euthanasia Legislation Is Gaining Ground</h3><p>The&nbsp;End of Life Choice Bill outlines a strict protocol&nbsp;for doctors to assist patients in dying. Specifically, only those with incurable medical conditions and the terminally ill could legally request assistance. The process would require more than one consultation. If the patient decides to proceed, a doctor will administer a lethal dose of medication.</p><p>David Seymour leader of ACT&nbsp;New Zealand, the county’s liberal party, proposed&nbsp;the ‘assisted dying’ legislation in 2017. In December, he agreed to a public referendum on the bill. To get to this next stage, however, it will require the support of a parliamentary majority.</p><h3>One Referendum Could Include Marijuana and Euthanasia</h3><p>There are still some hurdles to overcome for both pieces of legislation. Progressives need to flesh out a framework for recreational weed, both as a referendum and as a nationwide program. Additionally, the End of Life Choice Bill must move through the approval process.</p><p>But a vote on both is on the horizon. It’s only a question of when they’ll hold the vote, and whether it should be on one ballot.&nbsp;Some politicians want to combine the two votes because it would be cheaper. “It would make sense to not have to spend a lot of money on a succession of referenda,” <a href="http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/05/mega-referendum-kiwis-could-vote-on-euthanasia-and-cannabis-at-the-same-time.html" rel="nofollow">explained</a>&nbsp;Justice Minister Little.</p><p>Some want to hold the referendums&nbsp;during the 2020 general election.&nbsp;James Shaw of the Green Party sees it as a matter of convenience for voters.&nbsp;“People are going to be going to the polling booths anyway,” he said.</p><p>Other politicians worry that voting on marijuana and euthanasia during the general election would complicate the issues.&nbsp;Chloe Swarbrick, a Green Party spokeswoman, argued, “If we hold it in 2019, it may not be deeply politicised, polarised, or pigeon-holed—and we are hopefully able to have more of an evidentiary discussion.”</p><h3>New Zealanders Will Vote in 2019 or 2020</h3><p>A vote on legalizing recreational marijuana and euthanasia is impending, though the decision of when to hold it affect its outcome. For instance, fewer people would vote in a mailed in referendum compared to one held during a general election. But voting on marijuana in the general election could detract from other political issues that lawmakers feel strongly about.</p><p>No matter when they hold the vote, it looks like Kiwis will be deciding on some life-changing issues—who has the right to die and who is sent to prison—in the next year or two.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/new-zealanders-may-soon-vote-on-cannabis-and-euthanasia/">New Zealanders May Soon Vote on Cannabis… and Euthanasia?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/t0lSKk9MYW0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/t0lSKk9MYW0/new-zealanders-may-soon-vote-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/new-zealanders-may-soon-vote-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-6013901109941002709Wed, 23 May 2018 15:06:00 +00002018-05-23T16:06:21.436+01:00High News10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit<p>You’re stoned. You’re starving. Ordering delivery costs money and takes too long. What can you do? Well, here are a few recipes so quick and easy even the hungriest of highs will be satisfied. &nbsp;Or, get blazed, pick one dish from each category and have the most glow-up night of your life.</p><h3>APPS.</h3><p><strong>Herb Garlic Parmesan Popcorn (3 minutes)<br /></strong><a href="https://ourbestbites.com/herbed-garlic-parmesan-popcorn/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Our Best Bites</a></p><div id="attachment_187533" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187533" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="1000" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1-100x100.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1-240x240.jpg 240w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1-768x768.jpg 768w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1-960x960.jpg 960w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-1-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Our Best Bites</p></div><p>While you’re smoking herb, microwave some popcorn, and use those dried herbs chilling in your pantry to take these kind kernels to the next level.</p><p><strong>Hummus (2 freaking minutes)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/five-minute-hummus-recipe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Real Simple</a></p><div id="attachment_187534" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187534" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-2.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="661" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Pixabay</p></div><p>I’m a sucker for mindlessly snacking on dips, and making hummus is so cheap and easy there’s no reason not to do it yourself. If you want to make it a knockout like <a href="https://instagram.com/badgalriri/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rihanna in Fenty</a>, here’s a video on making <a href="https://youtu.be/C0WlISPeNGo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">infused olive oil</a> so it really packs a punch.</p><p><strong>Tator Tot-Chos (30 minutes, but worth the wait)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.justataste.com/loaded-totchos-tater-tot-nachos-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Just a Taste</a></p><div id="attachment_187535" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187535" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-3.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="666" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-3.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-3-100x67.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-3-360x240.jpg 360w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-3-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ethan Calabrese/Pinterest</p></div><p>This is ingenious stoner food, since it elevates nachos by crossfading them with tater tots. The best part about this recipe is that whatever you have in the fridge works as a topping. Add diced veggies, beans, season some tofu with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Sear it, then crumble it on top. Whatever you do, you’ll only make it danker.</p><h3>MAINS</h3><p><strong>Buffalo Shrimp Tacos (15 minutes)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipes/a50416/buffalo-shrimp-tacos-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Delish</a></p><div id="attachment_187537" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187537" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-4.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="706" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Delish</p></div><p>You can make these even if you’ve never cooked a day in your life. It takes longer to heat up the nail for a <a href="https://hightimes.com/dabs/5-things-every-first-time-dabber-goes-through/">dab</a> than it takes to cook shrimp. In these tacos the shrimp’s natural sweetness perfectly elevates the spicy creamy toppings. To add a splash of THC when you <a href="https://youtu.be/CTyV3JExDT8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sauté</a> the shrimp, here’s a High Times recipe for <a href="https://youtu.be/pWNP2pR6-fo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cannabutter</a>.</p><p><strong>Bacon Pancakes (6 minutes)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/bacon-pancakes/48acc385-2003-461f-9a90-6dad468306ce" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Tablespoon</a></p><div id="attachment_187538" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187538" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-5.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="665" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-5.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-5-100x67.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-5-361x240.jpg 361w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-5-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">KitchenLifeofaNavyWife/Flickr</p></div><p>This recipe is inspired by that wonderfully stoney show <a href="https://youtu.be/FjxAAezqJZQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Adventure Time</a>. They’re perfect to munch whether you’re couch-locked or on the go. And, if you watch the show then you know you’ll be making these singing BACON PANCAAAAKES!</p><p><strong>Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken (8 hours of you literally doing nothing)<br /></strong><a href="https://dinnerthendessert.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-garlic-chicken/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Dinner then Dessert</a></p><div id="attachment_187539" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187539" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-6.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="667" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-6.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-6-100x67.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-6-360x240.jpg 360w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-6-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Dinner then Dessert</p></div><p>Slow cookers are a stoner’s best bud. They need no effort on your part to make delicious food. Dump a bunch of stuff into it before you leave in the morning, come back eight hours later—it’s ready to eat. This chicken is so sweet and juicy it’ll drip down your chin, so sop up those juices with some crusty bread, or microwave some minute rice, and you’ll be feeling fly AF.</p><p><strong>Baked Vegan Taquitos (5 minutes to make, 20 minutes in the oven, a.k.a. one full episode of Rick and Morty)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.peta.org/living/food/baked-vegan-taquitos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from PETA</a></p><div id="attachment_187540" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187540" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-7.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="933" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-7.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-7-100x93.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-7-257x240.jpg 257w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-7-768x717.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of Pinterest</p></div><p>Go green, and make this healthy alternative to frozen taquitos before starting an episode of <a href="http://www.adultswim.com/videos/rick-and-morty/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rick and Morty</a>. Roll ‘em up, toss ‘em in the oven, set a timer, hop on the couch, and repack your bong. You’ll be baked, and the taquitos will be done baking by the time the episode ends. Heck, once they’re crispy brown and ready to rock, you can even dunk them in a little tangy <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/cultured-vegan-sour-cream/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vegan sour cream</a>.</p><p><strong>Pasta With Blistered Cherry Tomato Sauce (12 minutes)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/08/fast-easy-pasta-blistered-cherry-tomato-sauce-recipe.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from Serious Eats</a></p><div id="attachment_187541" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187541" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-8.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="750" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-8.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-8-100x75.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-8-320x240.jpg 320w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-8-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of JeffreyW/ Flickr</p></div><p>Even the toastiest of folks can make this. You need one pot (to cook in, not smoke), one pan, and that’s it. The dankness of this dish is that while the pasta cooks to <a href="https://youtu.be/UYhKDweME3A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">al dente</a> (meaning the noodles are firm, but not crunchy) you’ll make the simple sauce, and they’ll both be done at the exact same time, so you can chow down right away. Plus, it costs $10, and feeds four people (or you four times). To feel extra lit, before you eat it drizzle <a href="http://potdhuile.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pot d’Huile</a> infused olive oil on top.</p><h3>DESSERT</h3><p><strong>Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream (30 seconds… maybe 35)<br /></strong><a href="https://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/06/peanut-butter-chocolate-banana-soft-serve.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from The Healthy Maven</a></p><div id="attachment_187543" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187543" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-9.png" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="871" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-9.png 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-9-100x87.png 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-9-276x240.png 276w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-9-768x669.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of The Healthy Maven</p></div><p>You know those bananas sitting on your counter turning brown? Peel ‘em and toss them in the freezer, so when you’re craving a sweet treat to quench your cottonmouth, you can throw those bad boys in a blender with cocoa powder, some peanut butter, and blend until smooth. Then, grab a cheese grater and shave some melt-in-your-mouth flakes of <a href="http://punchedibles.com/punch-5/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Punch Edibles’ 90mg Dark Chocolate Cherry Bar</a> over the top. It won 2nd place at the 2018 <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/winners-of-the-2018-socal-cannabis-cup/">SoCal Cannabis Cup</a>!</p><p><strong>Creamy Dream Oreo Dessert (Just like you… it chills overnight)<br /></strong><a href="http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2012/07/classic-oreo-icebox-dessert.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Recipe from The Kitchen is My Playground</a></p><div id="attachment_187544" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187544" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-10.jpg" alt="10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit" width="1000" height="666" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-10.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-10-100x67.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-10-360x240.jpg 360w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit-10-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy of The Kitchen is My Playground</p></div><p>So simple. So gooey. So indulgent. If you’re looking for a flavorful way to add some THC without adding more sugar try <a href="https://www.mondomeds.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mondo</a>. It’s the perfect powder to sprinkle on top of this decadent dessert.</p><p><em>Mike Glazer went from being on Food Network’s ‘Worst Cooks in America’, to graduating from culinary school, to being hired to cook with Gordon Ramsay on his show ‘The F Word’. Mike also judged edibles for the 2018 Socal Cannabis Cup and co-hosts a podcast with Mary Jane Gibson called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/weed-grub/id1347072452?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Weed + Grub</a>.</em></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/edibles/cooking/easy-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit/">10 Easy-to-Make Dishes When the Munchies Hit</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/zLqhpSVeAKM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/zLqhpSVeAKM/10-easy-to-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/10-easy-to-make-dishes-when-munchies-hit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-2459724606238491827Wed, 23 May 2018 14:40:00 +00002018-05-23T15:40:17.421+01:00Music NewsShowmen’z UnRest [Full Movie]<p><span>A Soon to be Cult Classic!!</span></p><p><span>2 wannabe Film makers working on a documentary about local town lore, where a fallen 100 year old Circus graveyard is being haunted by some of its Clown folk.</span></p><p><span>Little be known that they end up finding way more than they ever expected as Hilarity Ensues in this Horror Comedy.</span></p><p><iframe width="600" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f3vysL_c0ts?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>See more videos here: <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Koulrophobia/videos">https://www.youtube.com/user/Koulrophobia/videos</a></strong></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/showmenz-unrest-full-movie/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/uuvQu_QCjH8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/uuvQu_QCjH8/showmenz-unrest-full-movie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/showmenz-unrest-full-movie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-1350507562993362803Wed, 23 May 2018 14:30:00 +00002018-05-23T15:30:44.269+01:00Music NewsBig Scoob – “On Me” (ft. Tech N9ne) [Official Video]<p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bF7SNfeNj4I?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p><span>Big Scoob “On Me” Feat. Tech N9ne</span></p><p><span>Stream –</span> <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" spellcheck="false" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=bF7SNfeNj4I&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fsmarturl.it%2FBSOnMe%3FIQid%3Dyoutube&amp;redir_token=Hbr06nHP4Zum58dxxszJ6F1lccB8MTUyNzE3MTY3MEAxNTI3MDg1Mjcw">http://smarturl.it/BSOnMe?IQid=youtube</a></p><p>Pre-order: <a href="http://flyt.it/duality"><strong>http://flyt.it/duality</strong></a></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/big-scoob-on-me-ft-tech-n9ne-official-video/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/D7HJaNFbwtk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/D7HJaNFbwtk/big-scoob-on-me-ft-tech-n9ne-official.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/big-scoob-on-me-ft-tech-n9ne-official.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-7671924740666607168Wed, 23 May 2018 13:06:00 +00002018-05-23T14:06:11.745+01:00High NewsAnswered: Can You Smoke Weed While Taking Antibiotics?<p>It is always important to be aware and cautious of what you’re mixing with any sort of medication, since certain medicines will have a negative or more enhanced reaction when taken with another substance. When you’re fighting off a bacterial infection, doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, which come along with some strict rules. But almost never addressed is an important question: can you smoke weed while taking those antibiotics?</p><p>We decided to ask <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-roycroft-a210b239/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Terry Roycroft,</a>&nbsp;the president of the <a href="http://www.mcrci.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Medicinal Cannabis Resource Centre Inc.</a> (MCRCI), who has studied marijuana and its effects for over ten years and is passionate about advancing public knowledge of the plant. Thankfully, according to him, taking antibiotics and smoking marijuana may not be as harmful to an individual as one would assume.</p><h3>How Harmful Are Drug Interactions?</h3><p>“There’s a number of drug interactions for numerous everyday things. For example,&nbsp;even with caffeine, there are 82 drug interactions out there and some of them are moderately severe to severe,” Roycroft explains.</p><p>Even something as harmless as <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/11/27/166012281/a-deadly-cocktail-some-medications-don-t-mix-well-with-grapefruit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">grapefruit</a> can have a negative interaction with antibiotics. This piece of fruit can&nbsp;interfere with the metabolism of a number of medications, including some antibiotics used to treat certain respiratory, stomach and other infections. In fact, Roycroft says that they began using grapefruit as a guide for <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/marijuana-cannabis/">cannabis</a>.</p><p>“The reality is that there [are] very little interactions with cannabis. In fact, the antibiotics are not on the contraindicator list [the list of symptoms or conditions that makes a procedure inadvisable] with cannabis,” Roycroft says.</p><p>Any interactions that have been identified are very mild — and, in fact, doctors are currently testing to see if some antibiotics work more favorably mixed with marijuana.</p><p>“For instance, when we’re treating someone that’s on pain medication and we introduce cannabis, we will cut their [antibiotic] dose in half immediately and they get the same benefits as they would, and the same reactions as if they were taking the full amount.”</p><p>Although there may be very mild interactions, effects may still be felt by those who mix the two. According to Jessie Gill, a medical nurse who specializes in medical marijuana,&nbsp;using some macrolide antibiotics, such as troleandomycin, could potentially interact with marijuana.</p><p>“Marijuana inhibits a specific enzyme in the liver, cytochrome p450. This enzyme is used by many medications – including some antibiotics,” Gill wrote on <a href="https://www.quora.com/Is-it-considered-dangerous-to-smoke-weed-while-on-antibiotics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Quora</em>.</a></p><p>“What this means is that the effect of the medications will be increased. That also means you’d be at a higher risk of experiencing side effects and adverse reactions from the antibiotics.”</p><h3>Should You Smoke On Antibiotics?</h3><div id="attachment_183581" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-183581 size-full" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/most-divisive-issues-among-weed-smokers-8.jpg" alt="The Top 11 Most Divisive Issues Among Weed Smokers" width="1000" height="600" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/most-divisive-issues-among-weed-smokers-8.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/most-divisive-issues-among-weed-smokers-8-100x60.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/most-divisive-issues-among-weed-smokers-8-400x240.jpg 400w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/most-divisive-issues-among-weed-smokers-8-768x461.jpg 768w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/most-divisive-issues-among-weed-smokers-8-590x354.jpg 590w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Vitaly Fedotov/Shutterstock</p></div><p>All in all, Roycroft says there’s really no issue with mixing cannabis and antibiotics. You may just experience increased side effects of the medication.</p><p>“At the&nbsp;Medicinal Cannabis Resource Centre Inc., we have patients on antibiotics and we would not tell them to stop their cannabis use,” Roycroft says.</p><p>As for other doctors, they will sometimes use grapefruit as a guide for cannabis.&nbsp;If there is a contraindication with grapefruit, then you may not want to mix cannabis with the medication.</p><p>If it is still an issue you’re concerned about, ask your doctor what they recommend — after all, there’s nothing wrong with receiving additional medical advice from a professional.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/health/can-you-smoke-weed-while-taking-antibiotics/">Answered: Can You Smoke Weed While Taking Antibiotics?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/4_tAmES7VIE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/4_tAmES7VIE/answered-can-you-smoke-weed-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/answered-can-you-smoke-weed-while.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-8106863538443372622Wed, 23 May 2018 12:50:00 +00002018-05-23T13:50:34.168+01:00Music NewsDON ORIAS – “Delusions” (ft. Skippy Ickum & Donnie Menace)<p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2CLn187RUYg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>Don Orias merch: <strong><a href="https://donorias.bigcartel.com/">https://donorias.bigcartel.com/</a></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/don-orias-delusions-ft-skippy-ickum-donnie-menace/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/bxnk1vPeqJU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/bxnk1vPeqJU/don-orias-delusions-ft-skippy-ickum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/don-orias-delusions-ft-skippy-ickum.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-3135624125529364975Wed, 23 May 2018 11:01:00 +00002018-05-23T12:01:50.181+01:00High NewsPhiladelphia Hospital To Study Medical Marijuana Patients with MS<p>Philadelphia is quickly becoming a focal point in the nation’s fight for marijuana reform, with most of the attention on the city directed at Philadelphia’s new district attorney, Larry Krasner, who is championing a radical reform agenda aimed at transforming criminal justice. But Philly is also home to the Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp, one of the country’s leading medical cannabis research centers.</p><p>Last week, the Lambert Center made major medical cannabis news when it announced a new initiative for patients suffering from chronic diseases — and, if the initiative succeeds, it will produce the largest database of medical marijuana health outcomes to date.</p><h3>Pioneering Medical Cannabis Research Center Launches Trailblazing Patient Initiative</h3><p>On Thursday, Thomas Jefferson University issued a press release announcing that the university’s <a href="https://www.jefferson.edu/university/emerging-health-professions/lambert-center.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lambert Center</a> for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp had partnered with ioVita, a digital health startup, to launch a new initiative called <a href="http://mmj.org">mmj.org</a>.</p><p>The mmj.org initiative is the first of its kind: its goals are to further the scientific understanding of medical <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/marijuana-cannabis/">cannabis</a> by collecting information directly from patients and caregivers. To do so, it’s establishing a voluntary medical cannabis patient registry; once enrolled, patients who use medical cannabis can self-report on their health outcomes.</p><p>The Lambert center hopes to enroll at least 100,000 patients in the mmj.org registry. That would make it the largest single database of patient health outcomes in the United States.</p><p>The registry will be an indispensable resource not just for patients and caregivers, but also for researchers, since longitudinal studies gather data about individuals or groups over a long period of time — and in the field of medical cannabis <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/world/most-advanced-countries-marijuana-research/">research</a>, they are scarce.</p><p>“We are launching the mmj.org patient registry to fill significant gaps in the science,” Steven K. Klasko, TJU president and CEO, <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thomas-jefferson-university-announces-the-mmjorg-initiative-to-study-health-outcomes-in-100-000-medical-marijuana-patients-300650607.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">said</a> in a press release. “The Lambert Center’s leadership in this emerging area of medicine exemplifies Jefferson’s commitment to advance the leading edge of medicine and transform the status quo in US healthcare.”</p><h3>The Lambert Center, Medical Marijuana, and MS</h3><p>The Lambert Center’s mmj.org registry will collect health outcome data from anyone who uses cannabis for medical reasons. Most of the data will likely come from patients who use cannabis for pain relief, which, according to Harvard University, is the most common use of medical marijuana in the U.S.</p><p>But other patient groups will also provide crucial data for researchers: those who use cannabis to treat neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and <a href="https://hightimes.com/health/treat-multiple-sclerosis-cannabis/">multiple sclerosis</a> (MS). For these patient communities, medical cannabis represents an area of emerging interest. Studies show 95 percent of <a href="https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/2018/05/22/thomas-jefferson-university-opens-mmj-org-registry-for-patients-using-medical-marijuana/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">patients with MS</a> believe medical marijuana could be a viable course of treatment. Furthermore, a 2017 survey found that roughly 52 percent of <a href="https://hightimes.com/health/medical-marijuana/cannabis-project-aims-help-multiple-sclerosis-patients/">MS patients</a> who used medical cannabis found the drug beneficial.</p><p>Currently, however, patients suffering from chronic diseases and their caregivers have little knowledge about which forms of cannabis are the most effective for treating a particular disease or symptom. The mmj.org registry would allow patients to share their experiences and spread knowledge about the best treatment options.</p><p>“Millions of patients with chronic diseases are seeking health benefits from marijuana and various cannabinoids, and many are left to experiment with cannabis products on their own,” Charles Pollack Jr., MD and director of the Lambert Center, said in the release. “These patients and their caregivers not only deserve our support, but they can help advance scientific understanding by sharing their experiences in a research registry designed with rigor and scale.”</p><h3>When Patients Share Their Experiences with Medical Cannabis, Everyone Wins</h3><p>By aiming to enroll 100,000 patients, the Lambert Center is setting a high bar for itself, but if it hits that mark, it will have established the largest and most comprehensive clinical database in the growing field of medical cannabis studies.</p><p>Once mmj.org is live this summer, medical cannabis patients will be able to enroll and share health outcomes through the website’s online portal, and The Lambert Center is also establishing partnerships with patient and healthcare organizations nationwide, including medical cannabis dispensaries. The idea is to cast a wide net to collect as much data as possible.</p><p>“Current evidence indicates that <a href="https://hightimes.com/health/science/cannabinoids/">cannabinoids</a> can be useful in the management of certain types of chronic pain, side effects of chemotherapy, and some symptoms of MS,” Pollack added. “But there is much we still need to learn.”</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/philadelphia-hospital-study-medical-marijuana-patients-ms/">Philadelphia Hospital To Study Medical Marijuana Patients with MS</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/ImPKgPlZ02o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/ImPKgPlZ02o/philadelphia-hospital-to-study-medical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/philadelphia-hospital-to-study-medical.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-6669818103064034656Wed, 23 May 2018 08:46:00 +00002018-05-23T09:46:18.641+01:00High NewsNYPD Sergeants Union Criticizes Mayor’s Orders Against Cannabis Arrests<p>New York City has been relatively slow to change when it comes to cannabis laws, but recent activity from the mayor’s office could be shaking things up. Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to make potentially significant alterations to how the city enforces weed laws — and, unsurprisingly, not everyone is happy about it. In particular, the NYPD Sergeants Union is criticizing the mayor’s orders against cannabis arrests.</p><h3>NYPD Pushes Back Against Mayor</h3><p>The back-and-forth between de Blasio and NYPD leaders arises out of recent developments in <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/nyc-mayor-announces-overhaul-and-reform-of-marijuana-enforcement-laws/">NYC’s gradually-evolving approach</a> to cannabis laws.</p><p>Last week, Mayor de Blasio announced that the city will create a new task force to prepare it for legalization.&nbsp;According to <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/mayor-de-blasio-prepare-new-york-marijuana-legalization-article-1.4000084" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NY Daily News</a>, the task force will have 30 days to review the NYC’s current practices regarding cannabis law enforcement. It will then make recommendations for ways to improve those practices.</p><p>But that’s not all. Mayor de Blasio went a step further. He directed the NYPD to <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/de-blasio-orders-nypd-stop-arresting-people-smoking-weed/">stop arresting people caught smoking weed</a> in public.</p><p>This change is the one that seems to be generating the most controversy. So far, the most outspoken critic is Ed Mullins, President of the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association.</p><p>Yesterday, he told the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/mayor-police-union-split-on-summons-for-marijuana-1526936485" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wall Street Journal</a> that the new change could put officers “in positions of conflict.” Mullins argued that such conflicts could arise if residents called cops to crack down on public weed-smoking, but then were not allowed to arrest offenders.</p><p>“You can’t just circumvent the law,” Mullins said. “If you want to not have enforcement of arrests, then you need to change the law.”</p><p>This isn’t the first time Mayor de Blasio has tried to change New York City’s approach to cannabis law. In previous years, he instructed NYPD to stop arresting people caught with small amounts of marijuana. In response, officers began writing simple summonses instead of issuing arrests.</p><p>Since going into effect, that change has led to a 40 percent drop in marijuana arrests. But&nbsp;data from recent years reveal <a href="https://hightimes.com/culture/report-racial-disparities-in-arrests-persist-with-legal-pot/">ongoing problems</a>. In particular, the city has seen&nbsp;<a href="https://hightimes.com/news/nypd-facing-criticism-racial-disparity-marijuana-arrests/">persistent racial disparities</a> in the marijuana-related arrests that are still being made.&nbsp;NYPD reportedly arrested 17,500 people for marijuana last year. A full 86 percent of those arrested were black and Latinx.</p><p>“The racial disparities have not changed one bit, and arrests are still too common in communities of color,” Councilman Donovan Richards said earlier this year. “If the administration is serious about changing this disparity, we’re not seeing it.”</p><p>Now, it seems that Mayor de Blasio may be taking Richards up on his challenge. The mayor’s office indicated that his latest order to stop arresting people for smoking weed is in large part intended to address these racial disparities.</p><p>Additionally, de Blasio has indicated that the change is part of a larger effort to prepare the city for legalization. Although de Blasio has voiced opposition to legalization, he now believes it will happen sooner or later.</p><p>In any case, the newest change will not go into effect until the end of the summer. It remains to be seen if the tensions between de Blasio and NYPD leaders like Mullins will intensify in the meantime.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/nypd-sergeants-union-criticizes-mayors-orders-against-cannabis-arrests/">NYPD Sergeants Union Criticizes Mayor’s Orders Against Cannabis Arrests</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/DIm9iBJoTAU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/DIm9iBJoTAU/nypd-sergeants-union-criticizes-mayors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/nypd-sergeants-union-criticizes-mayors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-8600108982240696542Tue, 22 May 2018 17:41:00 +00002018-05-22T18:41:19.657+01:00High NewsMatthew McConaughey Says Snoop Dogg Got Him High on Film Set<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/celebrities/matthew-mcconaughey-says-snoop-dogg-got-him-high-film-set/">Matthew McConaughey Says Snoop Dogg Got Him High on Film Set</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/0qBUCdHW1Jk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/0qBUCdHW1Jk/matthew-mcconaughey-says-snoop-dogg-got.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/matthew-mcconaughey-says-snoop-dogg-got.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-2362654637214644345Tue, 22 May 2018 14:50:00 +00002018-05-22T15:50:24.287+01:00Music NewsThe Nomadz (Chucky Chuck DGAF, Insane Poetry, The DRP) Interview [May 2018]<p>The Nomadz super-group just dropped a new self-titled debut record featuring Chucky Chuck DGAF, The DRP, and Insane Poetry through Force 5 Records</p><p>All three emcees delivered a near 45 minute interview with our staff journalist Chad T. Carsten!</p><p>Major highlights include:</p><ul><li>Their own definition of hip-hop</li><li>How each artist discovered each-other</li><li>How the Nomadz Supergroup came about</li><li>Recording the album in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and how the recording process came together</li><li>Details behind the tracks “Pocket Change” “Wasteland &amp; “Bury Me In Blood”</li><li>Re-uniting DGAF for the Nomadz track “Ready For War”</li><li>Working on landing a Gathering of the Juggalos night time slot</li><li>What they want to accomplish in the next ten years</li><li>tons more!</li></ul><p><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N7-RvcAkRj4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>Get your copy of <strong>The Nomadz</strong> here: <strong><a href="http://www.force5records.com/product-page/nomadz-cd">http://www.force5records.com/product-page/nomadz-cd</a></strong></p><br /><br />from <a href="http://faygoluvers.net/v5/2018/05/the-nomadz-chucky-chuck-dgaf-insane-poetry-the-drp-interview-may-2018/">Faygoluvers</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/jWkhADeOS-s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/jWkhADeOS-s/the-nomadz-chucky-chuck-dgaf-insane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/the-nomadz-chucky-chuck-dgaf-insane.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-162099321526290844Tue, 22 May 2018 13:06:00 +00002018-05-22T14:06:19.084+01:00High NewsMiley Cyrus Shows off “Weed Panties” Photo on Twitter<p>At long last: The princess of pop and pot is back. After a well-documented hiatus from weed, Miley Cyrus is hinting that she’s back to smoking—or at least wearing—marijuana. On Twitter, Cyrus posted a photo of herself relaxing in a classic Miley outfit: a vegan t-shirt and a pair of underwear emblazoned with cannabis leaves. Take a look at what the “Malibu” singer was sporting yesterday.</p><h3>People Are Freaking Out About Miley’s Weed Panties</h3><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr" xml:lang="en">Face Mask <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br />Facts AF tee <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br />Weed Panties<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2714.png" alt="✔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p><p>MC Sunday Checklist <a href="https://t.co/pIdv8tRkJv">pic.twitter.com/pIdv8tRkJv</a></p><p>— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) <a href="https://twitter.com/MileyCyrus/status/998319480458526721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2018</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></p><p>On Sunday, Miley Cyrus posted a photo of herself unwinding in a pretty casual outfit. In it, she’s wearing a shirt that reads “Eating Meat Is Strange,” referencing her well-known veganism and the hit show <em>Stranger Things</em>. On her bottom half, she’s only wearing a pair of&nbsp;weed panties.</p><p>Miley captions the blurry photo: Face Mask,&nbsp;Facts AF tee, and Weed Panties.&nbsp;These are the key ingredients in, what Miley has dubbed, the MC Sunday Checklist.</p><p>As anyone could have guessed, her fans went wild. One Miley disciple commented, “Oh my god! I need underwear like that!” while another asked, “r u secretly smoking. pls say yes.” Not everyone was stoked about Miley reigniting an old flame. In response to all the pro-marijuana smoking friends, one commenter posted, “wth she’s healthy and more authentic now.”</p><h3>Miley Cyrus Used To Love Weed More Than You</h3><div id="attachment_187475" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-187475 size-full" style="font-size: 16px" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-1.jpg" alt="Miley Cyrus Shows Off Weed Panties Photo On Twitter" width="1000" height="600" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-1.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-1-100x60.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-1-400x240.jpg 400w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-1-768x461.jpg 768w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-1-590x354.jpg 590w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Rob Sinclair/flickr</p></div><p>A lot of ink has been spilled about Miley Cyrus’ love affair with weed. After breaking free of her squeaky clean <em>Hannah Montana</em> image, Cyrus made headlines with risqué attire and a 4/20 friendly attitude. “I’m in the club, high on purp, with some shades on,” she sang back in 2013 on Mike WILL Made-It’s “23.”</p><p>Twitter has always been one of Miley’s favorite mediums to popularize her love for the herb. “Everyone is in a relationship, getting married or having babies. And I’m over here like ‘I love weed’,” she <a href="https://twitter.com/MileyCyrus/status/427886919700082688" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tweeted</a> back in 2014.</p><p>In a <em>Rolling Stone</em> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/miley-cyrus-talks-drugs-and-alcohol-20130618" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">interview</a> from a year earlier, Miley explained why she prefers weed to liquor. “I think <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/global-study-finds-tobacco-alcohol-more-harmful-than-illicit-drugs/">alcohol is way more dangerous than marijuana</a>,” she said. “People can be mad at me for saying that, but I don’t care. I’ve seen a lot of people spiral down with alcohol, but I’ve never seen that happen with weed.</p><p>Her longtime love for the herb has translated to an unrivaled weed wardrobe that goes beyond weed panties.&nbsp;Back in the day, she worked an impressive array of bejeweled green bodysuits. She&nbsp;would even put on trippy shows that seemed like an ode to the herb.</p><h3>Miley Was Off the Herb… Until Now?</h3><div id="attachment_187485" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-187485" src="https://hightimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-2.jpg" alt="Miley Cyrus Shows Off Weed Panties Photo On Twitter" width="1000" height="600" srcset="http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-2.jpg 1000w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-2-100x60.jpg 100w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-2-400x240.jpg 400w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-2-768x461.jpg 768w, http://3ncb884ou5e49t9eb3fpeur1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter-2-590x354.jpg 590w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Ted Eytan/Wikimedia Commons</p></div><p>In a 2017 interview&nbsp;with <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7783997/miley-cyrus-cover-story-new-music-malibu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Billboard</em></a>, Miley Cyrus announced, to everyone’s shock, that she had given up alcohol and weed. “I haven’t smoked weed in three weeks!” she said. Cyrus explained that she wanted to start a new chapter in her career. Billboard reported that this also involved a months-long break from all media.</p><p>But as her weed panties and latest song title would suggest—”The B*tch Is Back”—Miley may be back to her old, 4/20 loving self.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties-photo-on-twitter/">Miley Cyrus Shows off “Weed Panties” Photo on Twitter</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/1DfhYGmmk_Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/1DfhYGmmk_Y/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/miley-cyrus-shows-off-weed-panties.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-5172367974758621425Tue, 22 May 2018 11:06:00 +00002018-05-22T12:06:18.226+01:00High NewsFlorida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz Pushes Medical Marijuana Research<p>Sensing a change of prevailing political winds on the issue of cannabis, Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz is defying conventional opinion. “A lot of people think we can’t pass cannabis reform in a GOP-controlled Congress,” Gaetz told the <a href="http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/05/21/trump-ally-matt-gaetz-makes-a-push-for-medical-marijuana/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>Tampa Bay Times</em></a>. But with the deck stacked overwhelmingly against an end to the federal ban on cannabis, Gaetz remains optimistic. He thinks Congress can move forward on medical cannabis reform.</p><h3>GOP Congressman Wants To Give Medical Marijuana Researchers Better Weed</h3><p>Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has a close relationship with President Donald Trump. To call Gaetz an avid supporter of Trump would be an understatement. In fact, <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/matt-gaetz-trumpiest-congressman-in-washington" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><em>GQ</em> named Gaetz</a> the “Trumpiest Congressman in Washington.”</p><p>Gaetz also makes frequent appearances on cable news. He’s railed against the Mueller investigation, went to bat for Trump after his “shithole countries” comment sparked outrage and even <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/florida-congressman-invited-infamous-troll-chuck-johnson-to-trumps-state-of-the-union" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">invited</a>&nbsp;the controversial Chuck Johnson (known for denying the Holocaust) to accompany him to Trump’s State of the Union address.</p><p>But a favorite subject for the freshman congressman is Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whom he ridicules and taunts relentlessly.</p><p>Last month, Gaetz and several colleagues made Sessions the target of the Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018, which seeks to improve the quality and reliability of cannabis researchers use to study the plant’s use as a medicine.</p><h3>New Bill Would Force AG Jeff Sessions To Expand Federal Cannabis Research</h3><p>For years, medical marijuana researchers have decried the limited availability of research-grade cannabis. Currently, all federally-approved cannabis studies must obtain their samples from a single government-authorized source, the University of Mississippi.</p><p>Not only do supply levels of those samples fluctuate due to dependence on a single source, but the quality is reportedly quite low. “It is extremely subpar,” Gaetz <a href="https://gaetz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-gaetz-soto-curbelo-correa-cohen-rohrabacher-and-lee-unveil-medical" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">said</a>.</p><p>Low-quality cannabis compromises research quality. In many studies, researchers use samples with lower potency and <a href="https://hightimes.com/health/science/cannabinoids/">cannabinoid</a> concentrations. Samples are sometimes so bad that they’re covered in mold, which can make patients ill.</p><p>Put simply, the stuff in the lab is nothing like the stuff available in the dispensary.</p><p>Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz’s new bill would change that. In April, Gaetz joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 cosponsors who introduced a medical cannabis research act that would remove many of the immediate barriers blocking research in the U.S.</p><p>The bill would protect researchers and institutions studying cannabis, as well as patients in clinical trials, from penalties or criminal charges. And that’s crucial, considering many universities refuse to research cannabis out of fear of losing federal funding.</p><p>The legislation would also require the Attorney General to ensure an adequate and uninterrupted supply of research-grade cannabis. Finally, the bill would increase the number of federally-authorized producers from one to at least three.</p><p>Since Trump took office, his administration’s saber-rattling about an aggressive reboot to the country’s war on drugs has chilled efforts at drug reform in some places and energized them in others. Despite his enthusiastic support for the Trump agenda, Rep. Gaetz is joining with the latter forces.</p><p>And while his proposal is a small step—it does nothing to alter the <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/trump-makes-deal-protect-states-legal-cannabis/">legal status</a> of cannabis—it’s still a crucial one. Gaetz is fully confident the Republican-controlled Congress can pass the bill and that the president will sign it. If it becomes law, the legislation will make a significant difference to cannabis researchers in the United States.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/florida-gop-rep-matt-gaetz-pushes-medical-marijuana-research/">Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz Pushes Medical Marijuana Research</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/NjarZlQjC7A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/NjarZlQjC7A/florida-gop-rep-matt-gaetz-pushes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/florida-gop-rep-matt-gaetz-pushes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-6924819964551173059Mon, 21 May 2018 20:01:00 +00002018-05-21T21:01:02.426+01:00Music NewsDCG Con Merch For Sale!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/N6zn5NZGxQY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/N6zn5NZGxQY/dcg-con-merch-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/dcg-con-merch-for-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-7803383146950328686Mon, 21 May 2018 19:51:00 +00002018-05-21T20:51:10.691+01:00High News$8 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized at Texas Border<p>In cooperation with Mexico’s military and law enforcement agencies, U.S. border agents seized $8 million worth of marijuana at the Texas border in Laredo Friday. Cross-border drug seizures are a fairly common occurrence at the Laredo Port of Entry, but Sunday’s bust is one of the largest this year. In total, 423 bundles of marijuana were confiscated weighing in at over 10,000 pounds, .</p><h3>Over 5 Tons of Marijuana Seized at the Mexico–U.S. Border</h3><p>On Friday, a truck trailer <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/state-police-drug-traffickers-are-getting-lazy/">attempted to cross</a>&nbsp;the U.S.–Mexico border into the United States through the Laredo Port of Entry in Laredo, Texas.</p><p>With help from the Government of Mexico, the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Foreign Operations Branch halted the trailer on its way through the port. A subsequent search discovered over 420 packages of bundled marijuana destined for the U.S. market.</p><p>According to a Border Patrol press release, the bundles weighed in at over 5 tons, or 10,083 pounds. Agents estimated to total street value of the seized marijuana to be about $8 million.</p><p>The estimate assumes a price of about $800 per pound of marijuana. Or, about $50 an <a href="https://hightimes.com/guides/ounces-pound/">ounce</a>. In the U.S., ounces usually fetch around $300 on the illicit market, and eighth-ounces about $50, depending on the quality.</p><p>Friday’s bust, however, is only the latest in a series of seizures occurring with almost weekly consistency. On May 4, Laredo Sector Border Patrol seized close to 300 pounds of cannabis after a short car chase. And on April 20, agents nabbed over 500 pounds of marijuana from two seizures involving drivers who were U.S. citizens.</p><p>Such large quantities of marijuana invites the question of how much actually makes it across the Laredo Port of Entry undetected. But with cooperation from law enforcement agencies in Mexico, U.S. border agents stand a better chance of catching smugglers.</p><h3>Government of Mexico and U.S. Border Patrol Work Together To Catch Drug Traffickers</h3><p>The border agents who stopped a truck carrying $8 million worth of marijuana into the United States had a huge assist from the Government of Mexico.</p><p>Prior to the stop, Border Patrol agents received a tip from officials in Mexico that the truck and its illicit cargo were on the way. Officials with Mexico’s government said they had been monitoring the truck’s activity for some time.</p><p>Finders keepers, goes the old adage. And it was the Mexican military, not U.S. Border Patrol who took custody of the bundles of marijuana seized in Friday’s bust.</p><p>Agents in Laredo have found success cooperating with Mexican law enforcement, and they continue to do so.</p><p>“The seizure clearly demonstrates the exceptional level of binational cooperation that the Border Patrol has with the Government of Mexico,” <a href="http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/more-than-10000-pounds-of-marijuana-seized-from-tractor-trailer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">said</a> Jason D. Owens, Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent. “We fully intend to continue this level of cooperation between both governments to locate and prevent the smuggling of illicit contraband.”</p><p>Laredo Border Control’s actions Friday will prevent an $8 million infusion into the illicit cannabis market in the United States. But in FY 2017, the U.S. government <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2017-Dec/BP%20Budget%20History%201990-2017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">spent more than $3.8 billion</a>&nbsp;on border enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico line. That represents a more than ten-fold increase in border control spending since 1993.</p><p>Furthermore, many experts point to the relationship between drug trafficking and drug prohibition and criminalization. In fact, they argue that enforcing marijuana laws has only fueled the demand for illicit drugs and given criminal organizations space to thrive. Meanwhile, funding the agencies responsible for enforcing those laws continues to rack up huge costs.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/8-million-worth-marijuana-seized-texas-border/">$8 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized at Texas Border</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/1DfvenrsUak" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/1DfvenrsUak/8-million-worth-of-marijuana-seized-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/8-million-worth-of-marijuana-seized-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097148778129698866.post-5932988815495633429Mon, 21 May 2018 19:41:00 +00002018-05-21T20:41:15.358+01:00High NewsComplications Arise From High Demand for Medical Cannabis in Germany<p>When <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/legalization/germany-will-legalize-medical-marijuana-in-2017/">Germany legalized medical marijuana</a>&nbsp;just over a year ago, government officials may not have realized just how over their heads they truly were. The demand for the plant, for medicinal purposes, has been much higher than anticipated, and as a result, the newly christened industry is still figuring out how to meet the needs of its thousands of patients. Typically, such a hot commodity would bode well for the future of a new medical marijuana program, but as complications arise from high demand for medical cannabis in Germany, it appears that these early humps have actually caused more problems than it has solved.</p><h3>Insurance Companies Are Flummoxed</h3><p>Germany’s medical marijuana program, which was legalized back in March of 2017, vastly underestimated the demand for the plant. Insurance companies have scrambled to cover the costs of prescriptions as the number of approved patients continue to rise.</p><p>According to a report by the Germany-based insurance company, Techniker-Krankenkasse, in conjunction with the&nbsp;University of Bremen, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/report-demand-medical-marijuana-in-germany-2018-5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">translated by <em>Business&nbsp;Insider</em></a>, the number of eligible&nbsp;patients who have requested to be reimbursed for their medical marijuana, has skyrocketed from 1,100 to around 16,000 as of February 2018.</p><p>In the past, insurers would only occasionally cover the costs of medical marijuana, but as a result of Germany’s new law, they are always required to reimburse patients for the full price.</p><p>To make matters worse, Germany’s varying medical marijuana treatments have proven to be much more costly than other traditional treatments. Herbal remedies can cost patients between&nbsp;$350 and $2,600, which can be up to four times more expensive than alternative medications.</p><p>Still, this hasn’t necessarily deterred insurance companies from approving its applications.&nbsp;Techniker-Krankenkasse approved around two-thirds of its medical marijuana applications last year, which amounted to around $2.7 million.</p><h3>A Supply Shortage</h3><p>In addition to strapping insurance companies, the high demand for medicinal marijuana has caused a shortage in product.</p><p>In the early stages of the program, Germany only approved four companies to import medicinal cannabis and supply its patients. Cannamedical Pharma, one of the four companies, has been responsible for almost all of the medicinal cannabis supplied in Germany. Unsurprisingly, Cannamedical has had trouble meeting Germany’s increasing demands.</p><p>“The supply shortage was a serious issue not only for us but also for patients depending on this medicine,” <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/germanys-medicinal-cannabis-market-struggles-with-short-supply-and-high-costs/a-42262542" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">said Cannamedical sales manager</a>, Niklas Kouparanis.&nbsp; “At the moment, we have only one cannabis producer in all of Europe,&nbsp;located in the Netherlands. This producer has to meet the entire European demand for medicinal cannabis, which is almost impossible.”</p><p>While Germany continues to find ways to fix their MMJ program, it will, in the meantime, continue a vetting process to weed out patients seeking marijuana prescriptions without the proper qualifying conditions.</p><p>“Before the health insurance company pays for it, any added benefit the drug may have must be justified,” said Techniker-Krankenkasse&nbsp;manager Jens Baas.</p><p>While the new program has struggled with meeting the demands of its patients, some of the early roadblocks in year one of the endeavor should be expected. Take California’s brand-new recreational marijuana industry, for example, who has also had its <a href="https://hightimes.com/news/california-run-legal-marijuana/">fair share of issues with maintaining its supply</a>. Obviously, some of Germany’s problems are troubling, but most of their issues should be straightened out when the&nbsp;<a href="https://hightimes.com/news/germany-expects-cannabis-growing-program-to-be-going-in-2019/">medical marijuana program is past its infancy</a>. Hopefully, that’s sooner, rather than later.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com/news/complications-arise-high-demand-medical-cannabis-germany/">Complications Arise From High Demand for Medical Cannabis in Germany</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hightimes.com">High Times</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/radio420/~4/A70ygUzZGxc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio420/~3/A70ygUzZGxc/complications-arise-from-high-demand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Isaac Brasilia)0http://www.radio420.net/2018/05/complications-arise-from-high-demand.html